It failed.
The first grand attempt at Alchemy had reached the most critical moment, with dawn almost in sight. But they had not understood the nature of Fate Mist Dust's power deeply enough. They had underestimated the fundamental contradiction within its ability to deceive heaven, triggering a disastrous clash of concepts and a collapse of the pill's structure. All their efforts had come to nothing.
The entire gathering fell silent.
Only the Creation Origin-Returning Cauldron continued to turn, slowing as its fire went out. A low hum rose from it, as though it were mourning.
The light of the Ninefold Heavenly Secret Grand Formation swiftly dimmed, and Runes in many places cracked.
More than half of the six thousand Immortal King Alchemists slumped to the ground, pale-faced and severely depleted of Soul Power. The rest stared in bewilderment and disbelief.
Master Evan and Tianjizi dropped from the top of the furnace. They staggered several steps before finding their footing.
Both looked ashen, with blood trickling from the corners of their mouths. The effort had taken a tremendous toll, while the failed pill and the loss of precious materials had wounded their spirits as well.
Master Evan gazed at the still-warm Alchemy Furnace, then at the empty Jade Box in his hand that had held the Karma Soul-Severing Flower bud. Tears glimmered faintly in his aged eyes.
Tianjizi tipped his head toward the sky and let out a long sigh, heavy with exhaustion and unwillingness to accept defeat.
They had poured in so much manpower and so many resources, laid down a heaven-shaking Grand Array, and gathered a team of the finest experts. To end with this result was a crushing blow.
On the viewing platform, the New Alliance's leaders were just as silent, regret plain on their faces.
Great Emperor